This is a unique piece of handmade art! Made by women artisans living in Cape Town South Africa. Original MUM's item and made on order only. Signatured and numbered. MATERIAL: recycled cotton collected at a local t-shir factory in Cape Town DESIGN: Designed in Finland by Outi Puro 100% handmade ethically in South Africa with traditional pearl-weaving technique. One knot reminds of a corn. In Africaans corn is Mielie. We kane these in collaboration with Mielie-weavers in CapeTown South Africa. Price includes gymball. Cover is washable. You may flatten the ball, take it our of the cover and wash it in mild or cold water. Then place ball back in and bump it round.